Reference #: 4513468
THE POSITION
Are you ready to meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor to be a part of our dynamic nursing team at Norristown State Hospital. The Department is looking for individuals who are creative, energetic, and compassionate to provide essential nursing services to our consumers.If you are a high-energy, caring, compassionate, detail-oriented individual, we encourage you to apply to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals where collaboration and communication are integral!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forensic Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will direct, plan, and participate in the nursing care delivered to newly admitted and long-term consumers from the community criminal justice systems with a wide variety of acute and long-term psychiatric and behavioral disorders that require intensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment. You will communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with the Chief Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager 1, and the supervisors of the other shifts to provide consistent continuity of care and supervision. You will be responsible for providing guidance, direction, and evaluation of subordinate staff's compliance with security and safety measures unique to the Forensic Center and serve as a resource person to nursing staff, nursing administration, members of the interdisciplinary team, and consumer support services.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM) with rotating on and off duty days, including weekends and holidays. May change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed
FREE PARKING!
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Multiple positions to be filled from this posting.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years as a Forensic Registered Nurse (commonwealth title); or
Four years of professional nursing experience providing care, treatment, custody, and control of psychiatric patients.Special Requirements:
All positions require active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.Other Requirements:
PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with he above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.